NET
9 They have gone up to Assyria, like a wild donkey that wanders off. Ephraim has hired prostitutes as lovers.
Darby
9 For they are gone up [to] Assyria [as] a wild ass alone by himself: Ephraim hath hired lovers.
KJV
9 For they are gone up to Assyria, a wild ass alone by himself: Ephraim hath hired lovers.